Cheap flights to Costa Rica

Costa Rica has long been regarded as the jewel of Central America for tourists. It combines natural beauty, a pleasant tropical climate, and a sense of safety and security that are otherwise hard to find in the region. It's mostly a winter destination for people from North America, but year-round activities help keep flights to Costa Rica coming in consistently. Best of all, using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. The largest airport in the country is just outside San Jose, which is the capital and largest city. It's in the center of Costa Rica so it makes for an excellent transport hub for those going to either the Pacific or Caribbean coasts, in addition to the jungle attractions in the interior. Another busy international airport in Liberia, located in the northwest of the country, mostly serves the luxurious resorts that are quickly springing up along that coastline.

Airfare to Costa Rica

The absolute peak season for flights to Costa Rica is surrounding the Christmas and New Years holiday period, so if you are planning on going then it's best to book as far in advance as possible. Both airports are busy all winter though, with many airlines offering only seasonal service. Central America is unusual in that you can often get much cheaper flights if you go midweek, since much of the demand is for weekend-to-weekend trips.

Airports In Costa Rica

San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

By far, the larger of the two international facilities currently operating in Costa Rica is the San Jose Airport. It handles most of the long-haul traffic from North America and Europe, and its central location in the country makes it ideal for anyone traveling anywhere except the distant northwest area. The airport is near the city center and if you are staying in San Jose itself you'll find cheap taxis, shuttle buses, and public buses ready to take you.

Airlines that fly into San Jose Airport

TACA Costa Rica Airlines is part of a regional network of carriers and it's the largest player here. It serves domestic destinations in addition to several key hub cities in North America. You can also fly directly into San Jose Airport on Air Canada, American Airlines, Condor Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Iberia Airlines, JetBlue Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and US Airways.

Liberia, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)

The Pacific northwest region on Costa Rica is known for its dry climate and fantastic beaches. Liberia Airport is within an hour of Tamarindo and several other notable resort areas, and it has frequent service from many cities in North America directly.

Airlines that fly into Liberia Airport

Much of the traffic into Liberia Airport is seasonal, so outside of winter it's tougher to find a deal on flights. You'll have your choice of Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetAirFly Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways.